Home prices in Portugal fell by about 20 percent, and in some cases as much as 40 percent, after the global real estate crisis of 2008. The market still has not recovered but is showing signs of picking up.

After several years of slow, consistent growth, most sectors of the housing market in South Africa saw a noticeable hike in home prices in 2014 linked to housing shortages, particularly in metropolitan markets.

Home prices in Portugal fell by about 20 percent, and in some cases as much as 40 percent, after the global real estate crisis of 2008. The market still has not recovered but is showing signs of picking up.

After several years of slow, consistent growth, most sectors of the housing market in South Africa saw a noticeable hike in home prices in 2014 linked to housing shortages, particularly in metropolitan markets.